Naufus Ramírez-Figueroa
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This artwork depicts a dimly lit alleyway filled with a cluttered array of discarded objects and debris. The composition is dominated by a sense of disorder and decay, with the shadowy figure of a person standing at the center, partially obscured by the surrounding clutter. The use of chiaroscuro lighting creates a dramatic and unsettling atmosphere, drawing attention to the gritty urban setting. The overall style suggests a commentary on the human condition and the harsh realities of urban life, inviting the viewer to reflect on themes of marginalization and the overlooked aspects of society. ...
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Naufus Ramírez-Figueroa
B.1978, GuatemalanThe Guatemalan civil war, which took place between 1960 and 1996, is an event deeply rooted within Naufus Ramírez-Figueroa’s artistic practice. Through ethereal, dreamlike installations, the artist invokes folklore, ancient mythologies, magic and dreams. Ramírez-Figueroa’s installations feature amorphous forms without contours, conjuring up childhood night terrors or the scrawny, fleshless ghosts of civil war. Much of the artist’s work vocalises the trauma of fleeing Guatemala at the age of six, in the midst of the conflict. While Ramírez-Figueroa’s practice spans sculpture, drawing and printmaking, performance and stage production are perhaps the most intrinsic to his work; many sculptures double as props, activated by the artist and other performers. In A Brief History of Architecture in Guatemala (2010–13), historical Guatemalan buildings, such as a Spanish colonial church and the National Bank of Guatemala, are depicted as corrugated-plastic models, their legacy reframed through the performance. ...
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Proyectos Ultravioleta
Guatemala CityProyectos Ultravioleta was founded in Guatemala City in 2009 as an independent artist-run space, and has since established itself as a leading voice in contemporary art in Latin America and beyond.